TOP 25 HIKES & PLACES TO VISIT IN COLORADO

The ultimate travel & hiking bucket List for Colorado. In this video, I showcase the last 7 years of my adventures in Colorado into one big video of my favorite hikes and places to visit. I am so so so happy to officially call Colorado home and I want to share some of my favorites with you guys. I really hope you guys enjoy, please subscribe to see more of our adventures here. This is my top 25 hikes and place to visit in Colorado!
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[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching! If you’d like to see more amazing Utah travel destinations, check out my new video ‘Top 50 Hikes & Places To Visit in Southern Utah.’ This recent travel guide is one of the most ambitious videos I’ve ever made. I hope you like it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/foK0mZKQrqyIfrM

[@ropro9817]

Wow, gorgeous footage, thanks for sharing! Sadly for an upcoming trip, I'll only be in Denver for 3 days and won't have time to see all of this, but perhaps another time!

[@KevinEassa]

@@ropro9817 thank you! Hopefully you’re able to squeeze in a few adventures, you’ll have a great trip!

[@eatencio9084]

I am a native Coloradan who has lived here all 66 years of my life. All of my secret places are no longer a secret. A have gone to many of these places before they were commercialized, it was awesome. I never thought I would have ever seen the the day when I would have to make a reservation to go into some of the mountains. So, please when you come here treat the land and the native Coloradoan with respect!

[@itshollyw959]

Love this comment! I just moved here and I so appreciate the love and passion that local Coloradans have for their state. I look forward to enjoying CO with that same passion. Thank you for protecting these lands!

[@bambam4x]

I have been visiting Colorado for most my life. And to me it's so sad to see the changes of how commercialized it has become. I know life will keep changing. But, to see how much the land is so full of retail is so sad. Still, I always camp, and leave my tracks cleaner than when we arrive. I love nature, and want to always preserve for other generations. No matter what state.

[@Danny-pp2dn]

Yes... I can remember the day when you can just get in your car and drive up to the maroon bells. 🥺

[@sheronickmma2059]

Amen to that Colorado Native represent 🤙

[@AAMPictures]

@@Danny-pp2dnCan you not anymore?

[@galactus192]

Clear, concise and no filler talk. Great helpful videos without too much time wasting. Also really good video giving a nice feel of the areas.

[@KevinEassa]

I really appreciate this, so glad you like the video 🙏🏼

[@debrabalawajder2617]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@sparklypinkleopard26]

SUCH a great list! thank you and well done on this video

[@ashokan134]

Thanks for another nice video(beautiful visuals) and commentary! We have been to some of the places but there is more to see, Your list helps!!

[@Theultrazombiekiller]

Crested Bute in mid to late July is stunning FYI. All the wildflowers are blooming and the weather is perfect. I drive up there, about 7 hours from me, literally every year and go camping in my Jeep.

[@lynn23pr]

I’m new in CO and you have just fed my curiosity to go and discover new places and adventures! I’m so excited!

[@billyjackbuzzard]

You should explore my pants

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

Amazing travel guide 👍

[@GrantOakes]

Thanks Kevin for such an AMAZING review of many of Colorado's beautiful places! Just south of the Great Sand Dunes is Zapuda Falls, a short but beautiful hike of 1.3 miles that is close enough to enjoy. I've been to many of these locations as I have lived in the Denver area since 1972, but you brought to my attention a few I've never heard of. This summer I plan and visiting a few of the easier ones since I certainly can't do 5-7 mile hikes and 2000+ elevation changes! Heck, before I turned 60 it was a struggle to do Hanging Lake (1-1/4 mile hike, 1,100' elevation change). I've bookmarked your video and will be referring back to it.

[@carmonacadet6833]

Thank you so much for sharing this great list. Definitely very helpful! Don't know where to start.😲 Amazing!❤

[@anthonysiler4938]

Dood Holy crap!!! We're going in July for a week or so and this vid really opened my eyes on what to see, im from western WA and this truly amazed me, thank you!!

[@Spookero]

Amazing video!! It helps a lot!!

[@sanghyuk2]

This video is absolute gem.

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much🙏🏼

[@jockez3581]

Colorado is now officially my dream place to visit. Great video!

[@KevinEassa]

It’s such an awesome state, thanks for watching!

[@john_trimble78]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@tylerlucius4001]

The drone shots you captured on this are incredible!

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much Tyler!

[@sofiadylan83]

We are planning go to Colorado for the second time! Definitely we are going to do some of them! Thanks.

[@KevinEassa]

Enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@tahirrazzaq9494]

Colorado has so much! You're list is amazing and I just randomly went to Steamboat springs this past weekend (I live in SLC) and man, the Devil's Causeway hike was amazing. and most people have never even heard of it.

[@coloradopeoplesnews7676]

Had to carry my golden retriever across the Devil's Causeway. He was too chicken to walk across despite going to the edge of every other cliff.

[@carolynhoye4809]

Thanks so much for sharing, Kevin! Amazing spots and tips! Can’t wait to check some of these spots out next time I’m out West! :)

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much! So glad you liked it!

[@Scott45fl12345]

Thank you for making this !!! Can plan several trips to CO based off this video alone!

[@KevinEassa]

I love to hear that! I’ve also added a few new travel guides on Colorado to the channel since this was made, so much to do!

[@AffectiveApe]

Fantastic video 👍wife and I have job offers in NYC and the boulder/denver area, and we have been agonizing over the choice. We are big nature people, and videos like this are so helpful in terms of giving us a sense of what the geography looks like and the types of adventures we can expect to have. Awesome data you are providing, and definitely swinging us more towards CO.

[@dougcooper4917]

Fantastic Video Kevin! Thank You.

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks again Doug!

[@jairoavila]

Amazing list!

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much!

[@cindytartt4048]

Just came across your many videos and my parents and I loved your fantastic pictures . The picturesque springs, falls, canyons and woods are truly spectacular & patiently photographed. My parents would add “please use different vocab and not super and awesome all the time.” Love from North Queensland and Brisbane. ❤❤😂

[@jeffreypennjohnson]

Beautiful and informative video - thanks for creating it!

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching!

[@azamsharp]

Thank you so much Kevin! This is a great list.

[@KevinEassa]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@donwilson1061]

Nicely done Kevin! video was great and I liked your selection of hikes! Interesting narration too...

[@KevinEassa]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Don!

[@1nvd]

Going again in May, will check these out. Thanks!

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching! Hope you have a great trip

[@raymondkyruana118]

Can't believe you climb like that in the winter!

[@ervinslens]

Just outstanding, stay safe.

[@KevinEassa]

thank you so much, so glad you liked it

[@TheSateef]

fantastic info, thanks.

[@enrutausa]

We are followers of your videos, thank you for existing 🙏👍

[@KevinEassa]

So nice of you, thank you for watching and supporting. It means the world

[@iiwii5214]

Very good information!! Thanks.

[@KevinEassa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@landlockedentertainment]

just moved here thank you for this amazing video!

[@chriswessels5678]

I hope to live here someday bro, this video will serve me well! Great content as always

[@KevinEassa]

Bro I hope you do too! I would love that, thanks as always

[@reesbritton6623]

Crested butte is awesome in the summer as well!

[@KevinEassa]

It’s awesome In the summer! Just don’t really have footage from the summer!

[@izmazix2148]

Nice! Just got stationed here, this will be super helpful

[@KevinEassa]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@Yoliyolo]

awesome video! thanks for sharing

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching🙏🏼

[@jimshorts5970]

That’s crazy that we’ve lived near the “DeCaLiBron” for 5 yrs and hiked it 3 times and never heard that moniker. Pretty cool. Several of us also agreed that doing them clockwise is best. It IS a little treacherous going down Bross, especially if there’s any snow/ice, but going up it was much more physically demanding. Hiking up all the loose scree seemed worse than “sliding” down it:)

[@brettsummer5070]

Heading to co first week of sept. Couple of these are definitely making their way into my itinerary

[@REALjackiehu]

Studied at CU Boulder for a year, amazing place.

[@carlog234]

this is dope thank you

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching

[@user-wt4kr4fi8y]

Thanks so much Kevin

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobmillion391]

Beautiful photography and exceptional drone shots. As a Colorado native, yeah there's lot's more too. And wouldn't you know it, now that your video is all done, they rename Mt Evans to Mount Blue Sky!

[@eddielovespaghetti]

Thanks!

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much!!

[@almamdani6564]

This is one of the best lists I have seen! Keep them coming.

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much! I will try my best!

[@OFFICIALMightyMac]

Great views.

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much 👍

[@galactus192]

AMAZING CHANNEL. Well done.

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much!!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Nice job and great photography. Really enjoyed this video!😀👍

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

@@KevinEassa You’re welcome! My old legs can’t go where you kids are going. Enjoy seeing the tougher hikes. Maybe our paths will cross sometime. We’re in Montrose.

[@tampafoxx]

Great production.

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much

[@jag92949]

Colorado National Monument (near Grand Junction) is an honorable mention. It’s a larger version of Garden of the Gods.

[@cchione]

This was awesome! Thank you

[@KevinEassa]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@Christian.Coleman]

Moving to Denver next week and I'll need to get started on this list!

[@KevinEassa]

Absolutely! So much to see here

[@gram7789]

I can't wait to move there!

[@KevinEassa]

You’re going to love it!

[@gram7789]

@@KevinEassa I do love it, I was there the last 12 days. I wanted to do so much more, it felt endless.

[@jeffh.2501]

Super video...for out of staters...would be nice to show small MAP and a star for each spot...so we can get an idea of where it is within the state.

[@algibert3460]

Treasure Falls below Wolf Creek Pass ( southern side ).

[@KevinEassa]

I love treasure falls! We work with the Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs and stop at treasure falls every time we go!

[@evo5dave]

Another great video, Kevin. You really deserve way more views. Ho[ping to get back to the States this year! Damn pandemic!

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much David, I really appreciate it. Hopefully one day more people see! And I can't wait for you to get back and have another trip here!

[@jerrypl8050]

Just want to add one thing. If Visiting Black Canyon Try to do it in mid June to early July, that is when the wild flowers are blooming around there and it is just awesome! Gunnison is the wildflower capital of Colorado so when they are in bloom it is just amazing. Also when visiting Black Canyon. There are to ways to approach it, from the South, which is the main entrance and what most people do. You need to use the South entrance if you want to hike to the bottom of the canyon, Which is quit the hike, very steep grade 2,200 feet down then back up. There is also the north side which has some different views of the canyon.

[@heemjerry]

This should have 1 million views

[@KevinEassa]

I wish haha, one can only hope. Thanks for watching and the kind words Jeremiah!

[@daisyasme]

What a great video, thank you so much! Do you have any town that you’d recommend for summer, like in the video you recommended crested butte as a winter destination? Ideally not too far from Denver, nice amenities (but hopefully not too pricey, a big bang for the buck), I’m mainly looking at steamboat at this point but open to suggestions. I’d love to go to pagosa hotsprings but it’s too far. Thanks!

[@BigPiePublishing]

Great video

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks!

[@jeancia6978]

Beautiful photography that I super appreciate being house bound during the pandemic, it's keeping me sane (and envious). I just love being able to travel vicariously while on the treadmill. Curious as to where you rate Colorado N.M. and Mesa Verde.

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you were able to travel vicariously through my video. I really appreciate it! It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Mesa Verde but I really enjoyed it when I was there

[@CRAWPvideos]

It's the second pronounciation for Lake Haiyaha. I worked for a summer camp nearby in Estes where not only would we hike to that lake often, but one of the camp grounds in our summer camp was named after it so I would constantly hear that pronounciation, practically every day. Hope that helps!

[@eddiedelisio]

I just commented as a former camper didn’t see yours

[@ericjenkins2737]

Columbine Lake and Blue Lakes Trail are musts.

[@KevinEassa]

Such beautiful hikes!

[@jag92949]

15:25 I know this town. I took a crazy mountain road from this town to Aspen (SH-82). The Million Dollar Highway is famous for its danger factor, but this road has all the hairpins with heavy traffic and crazy drivers.

[@MrSolta]

great content

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks!

[@IndigoHighwayAdventures]

I think you should add the darling young woman in your videos to your profile since she is in every shot - seems to be her channel too. : ) I love how she is always sooooooo game for the adventure - carrying loads of packs on super hard hikes, etc. She’s AMAZING!!!

[@richardray5297]

Thanks

[@HeAndHis]

Awesome video! I'm so glad that I found it. When is the best week to see the fall colors this year?

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks Jeff! Hard to say, I would use weather dot com as a resource, they're great for planning fall colors, it's super hard to say until it's closer to Fall because climate and weather changes peak colors each year

[@donaldoswald5329]

Appears you enjoy hiking and mountains thus eastern Colorado will be a challenge for you, there are plenty of sites, not National Parks, some hiking can be involved, plenty of "imagine this scene" and from mid May to mid September take plenty of water as will be HOT. Beecher Island near Wray, Bent's Fort, dinasour tracks and Pinion Canyon south of La Junta, Camp Amache near Granada, Chorizo Canyon remote area south west of Pritchett, and Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site east of Eads plus on a lone road near the Kansas border is the Towner Bus Tragedy marker between Towner and Holly. Many of these I'm southern Colorado can be combined into a weekend trip. Explore the State's history on another level!! Then northeastern Colorado, Southwest and Northwest sites!!! The canyon country south of La Junta will amaze many who believe the Plains are flat.

[@lacretiawimbley2235]

This video was super insightful, thank you! I'm moving to Denver, CO in May and this just made me all the more excited for some hiking adventures ☺️

[@KevinEassa]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@travelandconquer1453]

That’s dope asf

[@md.alamgirhussain4732]

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[@md.alamgirhussain4732]

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[@md.alamgirhussain4732]

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[@rockymtn1291]

Ouray has some gnarly jeep trails in Summer (Engineer is one).

[@jerrypl8050]

Yes I love that trail.

[@sylvainkalache3716]

Thanks for putting this list together! While we'd love to do the the Island Lake & Ice Lake hike, 7h of driving from Denver each way, seem unpractical for a 4 days trip. @Kevin, If you had to pick 3 hikes that are not too far from Denver that we can fit them in 4 days, which ones would they be? Thank you!

[@tahirrazzaq9494]

that's interesting, I did a 4 day trip earlier this year to the San Juans and didn't regret it. I live in Salt Lake and it's also a 7 hour drive.

[@briannaamato3297]

I love my home 😊

[@KevinEassa]

Best place ever

[@malla262]

I agree with the comment that Hanging Lake looks like something out of Croatia, although Plitsvice National Park in Croatia makes Hanging Lake look pretty microscopic in comparison.

[@KevinEassa]

I bet, I’d love to go there one day. Only been to Dubrovnik!

[@hendry_s]

How is the water temperature at lake haiyana in the summer? Is it warm enough to swim?

[@patrickmurphy4204]

Kevin, Isn't Decalibron part of the legislative case where the owner made the hiking route private? Is there some other access where you can avoid private land?

[@jamesmiller3008]

Great video! Deciding if I should move to Denver soon and this was the best video I’ve come across! Would love to see a similar vid focused on the city itself

[@KevinEassa]

So happy to hear that James, I’m really glad you liked it. I’ll be honest though for a city video… I can name hundreds of mountains and hikes in Colorado, but I probably could only recommend 5 restaurants/ bars, if that 😂

[@jag92949]

I’d put Mesa Verde National Park as a mention as well. It’s the best display of Anasazi ruins in the country.

[@KevinEassa]

Ah I should’ve, Mesa Verde is an awesome place to visit, maybe on a future Colorado list!

[@jag92949]

@@KevinEassa I’d also recommend Dinosaur National Monument to see the Green River canyon on the Colorado side. I would have put Colorado NM on this list, but I see that you already did a video on it.

[@thomasbonnot7668]

I agree with your grouping. Mt Sneffels is the best.

[@KevinEassa]

All time 14er, up there with Long’s. My two favorites

[@coloradopeoplesnews7676]

I once was going to climb Mt. Sneffels. I camped at Lower Blue Lake and stayed for 3 nights. I think I'm still there in my mind too. Why leave paradise?

[@kariv3067]

Do you need permits for these parks to just hike? I don’t intend on camping so I am not sure how it works to just go hike

[@joelogger88]

No Telluride? I did visit Telluride in 1977 so I suppose it's a lot different now but one of the few places in Colorado I have been to and thought it pretty cool back then anyway. Also is Mesa Verde with the cliff dwellings and the Spanish Peaks area is close to Texas for a quick trip and an easy hike to Tinchera Peak for an accessible 13000 ft peak and great view of Spanish Peaks.

[@coloradopeoplesnews7676]

He must not have been to the other side of Mt. Sneffels yet. Hard to keep the highest waterfall in the state out, Bridal Veil Falls.

[@joelogger88]

@@coloradopeoplesnews7676 I've been to Bridal Veil. It was about 45 years ago but seems I remember that you could climb up to a place where you could get behind the falls and sit there watching the water fall in front of you.

[@MariaSMaria-fj4rl]

Thank u for ur video Where r u from

[@arjundhannyify]

What place in ouray is this at 2:45 ? I am looking for natural hot springs in ouray in month of February March

[@kylemcpherson1443]

Went to colorado for the second time. Its almost like this place cannot be completely explored. 4days is No where near enough time. Going back again!

[@KevinEassa]

No where near enough time, you could explore for a lifetime here!

[@user-zg4zc5rp3t]

We are planning to go colorado in next 2 weeks, so I want to know is everything is open or closed because of snow ? Is it a better plan to go to Colorado in this month ?

[@KevinEassa]

Some things are closed like Mt Blue Sky/ Mt Evan’s. But a lot of things remain open because when it snows in Colorado it’s typically followed by sunny blue bird days so things melt fast. Plus if you have a car that drives good in bad weather you can get to most places, but definitely check certain trailheads prior to going

[@trevor_corey8037]

Chasm lake n view to see twin sisters peak. 👯‍♀️

[@paobriones2177]

Do I need snow tire cables end of November when I visit Rocky mountain National Park?

[@KevinEassa]

We’ve never used them, maybe if you plan on driving during a snowstorm. But the sun is so strong here that the road melts fast plus the snow plow. Just a good idea to track the weather and if you’re renting a car, AWD or 4WD isn’t a bad idea

[@paobriones2177]

@@KevinEassa thanks for the tips... Appreciate... Safe trips and enjoy your adventures!!

[@sisterannhasna633]

Woooww

[@al-paciyes5722]

👍

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much!

[@jag92949]

The Green River canyon in Dinosaur National Monument is an honorable mention. Also, it’s free. The Utah side costs money, and it’s less interesting.

[@forester057]

The Dillon ice park thing is permanently closed. Yet they’re open in 5 other states according to their website.

[@KevinEassa]

Such a bummer it closed, my mom is visiting soon and she really wanted to go, I just found out they closed it. Thanks for this update

[@AnywhereDiscovery]

Hi Kevin, are you aware of a place full of hoodoos in Colorado, it is named 'WHEELER MONUMENT' check it out !!

[@KevinEassa]

It’s been on my list for a very long time, hopefully can visit one of these days

[@coloradopeoplesnews7676]

@@KevinEassa Can vouch for it. Definitely in my Top 25. I backpacked there twice. Can access with a high clearance vehicle in summer months.

[@debbiepearson318]

What I'd like to know is in which lake did they release the prehistoric sharks??? 😢

[@KevinEassa]

I am not sure haha

[@russlehman2070]

I gotta call BS on "Not many waterfalls in Colrado". There are thousands of them.

[@walkingmountain22]

You missed a lot of good places. Just do some 4 wheeling between Silverton and Lake City and head off from there.

[@KevinEassa]

Will have to make a Top 50 next time! I would love to explore more of the San Juan’s. Either way, I still hope you liked the video and I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@SPINDIZZY-zk8lr]

!!!!!*****

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching!

[@maxasaurus3008]

Bree is beautiful, just sayin

[@KevinEassa]

Yes she is!

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Colorado only has 81 named waterfalls.

[@KevinEassa]

So crazy, you’d think such a mountainous state would have more